About The Word Peridium
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Peridium
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What's The Definition Of Peridium?
[n] outer layer of the spore-bearing organ in many fungi
Synonyms | Synonyms for Peridium: Related Terms | Find terms related to Peridium: See Also | cover | covering | natural covering Peridium In Webster's Dictionary \Pe*rid"i*um\, n.; pl. {Peridia}. [NL., fr. Gr. ? about
+ ?, a dim. ending.] (Bot.)
The envelope or coat of certain fungi, such as the puffballs
and earthstars.
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